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Mettham Family History

Mettham Surname Meaning

see Mettam.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mettham family from?

You can see how Mettham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Mettham families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Mettham's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Mettham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mettham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mettham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mettham. 100% of Mettham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mettham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Mettham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettham census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 103 immigration records available for the last name Mettham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 67 military records available for the last name Mettham. For the veterans among your Mettham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettham lifespan?

Average Mettham life expectancy in 1975 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mettham ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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